Fastrack, Aug. 12, 2009

Building improvements are straightforward when the owner of a facility also is the occupant. The same cannot be said when, as in the case of many high-rise office buildings, the owner simply is the landlord, with dozens of tenants and spaces in various states and stages of occupancy. When it comes to energy, the tendency is for owners of these structures to charge tenants for all consumption and make no improvements. This is unfortunate, as opportunities for energy conservation — and, thus, carbon-dioxide (CO2) reduction — through the regulation of ventilation air abound, bringing with them money-saving and public-relations benefits for both owners and tenants. [MORE]

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As a component of the first-ever HVACR Week, HPAC Engineering's sixth annual Engineering Green Buildings (EGB) Conference and Expo exposes you to a multitude of events and activities. Your EGB 2009 registration – a bargain at just $595 – provides access to all of the following:

• Caterpillar Financial Center Tour – qualifying “early bird” registrants have an exclusive opportunity to tour the first privately owned commercial building in Tennessee to be certified under the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System.

• HVACR Week Thursday Evening Extravaganza – Join other attendees and exhibitors at the Wildhorse Saloon for an evening of refreshments and live entertainment, sponsored by Rheem and LG Commercial Air Conditioning.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced more than $20 million in high-end technical assistance to federal agencies to help ensure the widest possible implementation of leading-edge energy-efficiency technologies across the federal government. Under President Obama, the federal government is committed to leading a transformation to a low-carbon emission future. To assist federal agencies in achieving this goal, DOE's Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) will make available the technical expertise from DOE's National Laboratories for projects, such as cool roofs, greenhouse-gas reductions, renewable energy, smart grids, zero-energy homes, sustainable buildings, and energy and water retrofits. [MORE]

Danfoss EnVisioneering Symposium Addresses Climate and Energy Policy

More than 60 HVACR industry professionals convened in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, on July 24 at the 11th Danfoss EnVisioneering symposium to discuss new climate-change legislation, the role of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants and the rapidly changing energy landscape. [MORE]

Daikin AC Names New President

Akinori (Andy) Atarashi has been named president of Daikin AC (Americas) Inc. Daikin AC offers North America air-conditioning and heating solutions for residential and commercial applications. [MORE]

AMCA International Approves Revision To Publication 311

The Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) International Inc. has approved the July 2009 revision to AMCA Publication 311, “Certified Ratings Program—Product Rating Manual for Fan Sound Performance,” and is providing a program for certifying a product’s sound performance for rating. Products that can be licensed by AMCA to bear the AMCA Certified Ratings Seal are centrifugal fans, axial fans, power roof ventilators, air curtains, agricultural fans, and other air-moving devices within the product scope of AMCA. [MORE]

Hybrid design and documentation for MEP engineers is a method of using a combination of 2D, 3D and BIM solutions to efficiently and effectively deliver project requirements. In this webcast, we will discuss how to best integrate the benefits of a model based design approach using Autodesk’s core MEP engineering products and supporting solutions to help you to best deliver an MEP engineering BIM project. Register Now!

MovinCool, the world's largest manufacturer of commercial spot air conditioners, offers a wide range of portable and ceiling mounted models, with capacities from 7,000 to 60,000 Btu/h. The units are used for emergency backup, supplemental and permanent cooling - perfect for data centers, office spaces, hospitals, schools, warehouses, manufacturing plants and outdoor events. MovinCool's portable models can be quickly wheeled into place whenever needed, with virtually no installation required. The company's latest compact, ceiling-mounted model allows easy installation in tight spaces, making it ideal for server and telecom closets. Plus now thru 8/31/09, buy 3 tons of cooling and get a $300 gift card. For more information, visit the MovinCool web site at www.movincool.com.

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